DevOps Engineer

Quest Oracle Community; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to support the USAF Cloud One Architecture across AWS, Azure, Google, and OCI. The role focuses on modernizing a secure, multi-cloud environment to improve system resiliency, security, and cost efficiency.

Candidates must work onsite near Hanscom AFB or in Huntsville, AL, and hold an active Secret clearance. The position requires DoD/government domain experience and strong CI/CD, containerization, and scripting skills.

Qualifications

• BS degree and 8+ years of relevant experience or MS with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• US citizenship required.
• Certifications: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (IAT-2).
• Experience with DevSecOps and Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps).
• Familiar with containers (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Bash, Java, Go).
• Understanding of Linux/Unix, networking, and Git.

Skills

DevSecOps

Cloud

CI/CD

Scripting

Linux

Collaboration

Education

BS degree

MS degree

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

Leidos was awarded the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract. Leidos is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer across AWS, Azure, Google, and Oracle clouds. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to modernize a leading, global-scale multi-cloud environment in support of a critical mission, supporting USAF system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness.

Location:

Due to the majority of the workload for this position needing to be conducted in a secure facility, candidates will be required to work onsite. Preferred candidates will be located near Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA) or work in Huntsville, AL.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain. Additional experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Must have an active Secret Clearance.
• US citizenship required
• Certifications: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (IAT-2)
• Working knowledge of DevSecOps principles and Agile methodologies (Scrum and/or Kanban).
• Experience supporting or administering cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI).
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Bash, Java, Go).
• Understanding of Linux/Unix systems, networking fundamentals, and version control tools (Git).
• Strong collaboration and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DoD or USAF cloud environments (e.g., Cloud One, Platform One).
• Familiarity with Zero Trust concepts.
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, Google, or Oracle).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or ELK.
• Exposure to security scanning, compliance frameworks, or DevSecOps automation.
• Example certifications include: Industry Professional certification Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA), Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204), Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-303 and AZ-304), Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.